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We are proud to be taking part in the 2025 London Legal Walk again on the 17th of June, an event that raises funds for hundreds of legal advice charities just like us. For over 20 years the London Legal Walk has been bringing together the legal community to support... read more →

We're proud to announce that this year, 12 incredible individuals are taking on the challenge of the TSC 2025 London Marathon to raise vital funds for Disability Law Service (DLS). Their dedication and generosity means the world to us, and we're cheering them every step of the way! Scroll down... read more →

Disability Law Service (DLS) is a Deaf and Disabled People's Organisation (DDPO) dedicated towards providing free legal advice, casework and representation for Deaf & Disabled people. DLS is deeply concerned about the cuts to disability benefits announced by the UK Government recently in their Green Paper.  Every day, we speak to... read more →

As part of AdviceUK’s Advice Saves campaign highlighting the severe challenges facing the advice sector and the critical role they play in providing life-saving support, DLS CEO Andrew MacKay contributed an article to the Legal Action Group magazine to raise awareness of the unique difficulties Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations... read more →

Disability Law Service (DLS) is proud to support the Advice Saves campaign, run by Advice UK, that highlights the life changing role of Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisations (DDPOs) in supporting thousands of Deaf and Disabled people across the country. Unfortunately, their study has found that 93% of DDPOs are... read more →

Disability Law Service is a unique national organisation providing a free legal advice and representation service for Disabled people.   Since 1975 we have been challenging the poverty and inequality faced by people with disabilities by securing equal access to legal rights and entitlements. We are also playing a growing role... read more →

Disability Law Service Appoints New CEO and Opens Applications for New Trustees Disability Law Service (DLS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew MacKay, an experienced lawyer and charity leader, as its new CEO from November 2024. Andrew is a qualified solicitor in Scotland and England & Wales, initially... read more →

In July 2024, we published a report on the impact of social care charges on Disabled adults in England, highlighting how local authorities are failing to meet the public sector equality duty through their charging polices. We are immensely grateful to Linklaters law firm for their invaluable support, assisting with... read more →

DLS has joined over 60 diverse organisations to write a letter to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget on 30 October to change the narrative about the social security system away from stigmatising those of us who need support. The negative narratives adopted by the press and politicians can directly... read more →

The House of Lords Public Services Committee has just published its report ‘Think Work First: the transition from education to work for young disabled people', which includes important evidence provided by DLS's Employment Solicitor, Stephen Robson. Young Disabled people want the same opportunities as all other young people: to get... read more →